2023 – Page 336 – Americana UK

Emmett Finley “Emmett Finley”

February 27, 2023 Alan Fitter 0

Finally, Emmett Finley’s one and only album gets a worldwide release over fifty years since it was recorded. In 1971 Emmett Finley recorded his only album before disappearing from the music scene. Now over fifty years […]

Iris DeMent “Workin’ On A World”

February 27, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

A protest album for today with the hope of a gospel song. It is eight years since Iris DeMent released her last album, and ‘Workin’ On A World’ is only her seventh album in a thirty-year […]

Fruit Bats “It All Comes Back” – like riding a bike

February 27, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

So, when your smug friends tell you that there’s no great music being made any more, throw the new album from Fruit Bats in their lap (or…elsewhere…depending on just how smug they are being). You won’t […]

Video: Beans on Toast “Against the War”

February 27, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Beginning with a jaunty whistle and gentle strum, the new single from Beans on Toast goes on to deliver a serious message and he leaves us in no doubt about his position being ‘Against the War’. […]

Live review: James Hodder, Betsey Trotwood, London – 10th February 2023

February 27, 2023 Ken Beveridge 0

You know that you are in for a musical treat when the gig that you are attending is a) – taking place in The Betsey Trotwood, and b) – it is being put on by Black […]